As we age, the strength of our grip becomes an indicator of our overall health. The test is pretty straightforward: The longer you can hang from a pullup bar or playground monkey bars, the healthier ...

Here, experts delve into how grip strength is a marker of healthy aging, plus simple ways to test—and improve—your grip, and your overall fitness as a result.

Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain ...

If You Can Pass This 10-Second Test, Science Says You’ll Live a Longer, Healthier Life Can’t pass it today? With time and effort, you probably can.

Grip strength is an outcome, not a driver. Plus one test is an indication, not a certainty. Being able to squeeze a tennis ball for 90 seconds won’t guarantee you’ll live longer.